Off Campus Access

VPN and Using Administrative Systems and Services

Before You Start
A VPN connection is required to access restricted, electronic resources at Indiana State University. ISU's web-based VPN service offers access to ISU's virtual private network (VPN), which provides authentication and encryption when you use an off-campus network. When you use the ISU VPN, you can access IP-restricted university resources and connect to network file servers. The VPN allows you to access library databases restricted to ISU students, faculty, and staff.

VPN services are available for all retired and current faculty and staff, business affiliates and educational affiliates.

Indiana State offers two options for connecting through VPN:

Cisco VPN Client - Use of the full AnyConnect client will force all network traffic to flow through the client VPN session. (instructions found here) For accessing:

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Argos

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Kronos

Map network drives (or any other campus server)

SharePoint Collaboration (Team Pages)

You will not be able to access any network resources, such as the home printer.

RSA Token - Only needed by system administrators. If you are a system administrator, contact the Technology Assistance Group to receive the instructions to get RSA access. Visit http://www.indstate.edu/oit/faculty/rsafaq.php for frequently asked questions about the RSA token

Indiana State University's web-based VPN service offers cross-platform access to ISU's virtual private network (VPN), which provides
authentication and encryption when you use an off-campus network. When you use the ISU VPN, you can access IP-restricted university
resources and connect to network file servers. The VPN allows you to access library databases restricted to ISU students, faculty,
and staff.

Connecting to the web-based VPN
To configure your web-based VPN connection from off campus:

Select ISUVPN from the pull down menu or ISUVPN-RSA if using an RSA token.

Enter your Username and credentials accordingly.

The first time you log in at that URL, the server will download and install a Java applet or a ActiveX applet to your workstation.
If you are prompted to accept a certificate and applet from Cisco, do so by selecting Always.

Once connected you receive a Welcome Message, click continue.

The browser window will remain open after you are connected to remain connected through the VPN. Closing this browser window will disconnect you from the VPN.

When you browse to a site through this window you will notice a mini-toolbar will appear in the top right corner.

Clicking on the Double Arrows will move the mini-toolbar from side to side to avoid it being on top of any links needing to be
clicked on.

The Road Sign will allow you to enter a new URL in the window.

The Home will take you back to the initial login screen.

The "X" will log you out of the VPN and terminate the current window.

To log out, Either click the Red "X" on the mini toolbar or from the home screen click
"Logout" in the top right hand corner of the VPN in the browser window.

Note: After 15 minutes of inactivity, you will be timed out automatically. Active connections will be timed out
automatically after nine hours.

Compatible operating systems and browsers
ISU's web-based VPN service should work with the following operating systems:

Indiana State University's VPN service offers web-based, cross-platform access to ISU's virtual private network (VPN), which provides authentication and encryption when you use an off-campus network. When you use the ISU VPN, you can access IP-restricted University resources and connect to network file servers. The VPN allows you to access library databases restricted to ISU students, faculty, and staff. Use of the full AnyConnect client will force all network traffic to flow through the client VPN session. You will not be able to access any local resources from your remote location, essentially making your entire machine appear on campus for network connectivity.

After you have connected using the Web base version of the VPN you will be able to select and install the “AnyConnect Client” from the left hand window. Then select “Start AnyConnect”. This will install the AnyConnect Client on your machine and auto log you in the first time. Additional instructions are in the right hand web browser window.

Be sure to logout of the client or disconnect after you are done.

For future sessions simply go to All Programs/Cisco and click on the “Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client”. When prompted select isuvpn.indstate.edu. A pop up window will appear, select the appropriate group (ISUVPN or ISUVPN-RSA) and enter your username and credentials. You will receive one more pop up box indicating you are logged into the VPN.

To install for Android or iPad devices:

Download and install the Cisco AnyConnect client from the appropriate APP
Store for your device. Android users will notice there are several versions of the
client for Rooted, non-rooted and OS specific versions, select the most
appropriate for you device.

Launch the AnyConnect Client and “Add VPN Connection…”, For the server
address enter “isuvpn.indstate.edu” and an appropriate description for the
connection.

Launch the AnyConnect Client and have the VPN client connect to
isuvpn.indstate.edu profile created in the above step. Select the Group “ISUVPN”
or “ISUVPN-RSA” and enter your username and credentials.